Summit Lodge at Riverbend Farm is a 64-acre estate on the Shenandoah River in Bentonville, VA. This 5-BR oasis (2 king/3 queens/1 set of bunks, each w/ bathrm) is 89 miles from DC. A penthouse sky box, finished basement, large dining area, gourmet kitchen, dedicated office, free WIFI & outdoor patio provide an ideal location to relax. Pets w/pet fee are welcome. Enjoy local wineries, breweries, hiking trails & caverns. Riverbend is truly the best upscale vacation spot in the Shenandoah Valley. Rocking chairs and warm blankets on the wrap-around deck are great for star gazing or gather with friends and family around the outdoor wood-burning fire pit. Come inside to cook in a gourmet kitchen or watch the game on one of two 65-inch televisions; there are six televisions in the home all on DISH Satellite network. Take a walk to the "sky box" observation deck, where you can see for miles in the comfort of a temperature-controlled room or enjoy the spectacular views from your own private balcony or screened in porch. Grab the dog and explore 64 acres of wooded, grassy and/or riverfront spaces, or retreat to your well-appointed bedroom for a nap or a good book. Plenty of options, giving everyone in the group a relaxing and fun stay at Riverbend Farm. Yes, WIFI is free but can be slow for streaming; gaming is not an option. You can certainly use your NETFLIX acct to pull up movies. Additionally, the best mobile service is AT&T or Sprint/T-Mobile. Verizon cellular does NOT work at Summit Lodge. The hot tub is great and maintained exceptionally well. It is operational all year long! We do not shut it down. All spaces are accessible to guests, except separate garage and several owner Closets used for storage of supplies. EVEVATOR is not an option for guests. Guests will be provided with a point of contact in the nearby area in case of emergencies. Owners are NOT local so local POC is the go-to person for guests before, during and after their stay. Please call the property manager with any concerns. House is surrounded by 64 acres; there is a separate cabin on the property; the cabin is distinct but also a rental unit; feel free to book it to add more friends or family to your visit. The cabin sleeps four, rents quickly and can be found for rent on AIRBNB. There is ample parking in the driveway. Roads to the property are paved and well-maintained by the municipality. The driveway is gravel into the property and plowed by a local contractor. We do not close due to weather i.e. if the government closes, we do not; home is on a generator! The home is a 15 minute drive to Front Royal for your groceries and restaurants; recommend visiting the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce online to get more info about "what to do" in the area. There are great restaurants and wineries/breweries in the area; feel free to contact the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce online to get more info or search on "things to do in Bentonville or Front Royal, Virginia." Happy to accommodate up to 14 guests; Each bedroom had either a king or queen bed. One of the queen bedrooms has an additional single bed, great for one of the kids to sleep with grandma/grandpa. The queen bedroom in the finished basement has a set of bunks and another single bed sleeping a total of five - it is a great bedroom but we typically use it for "the kids." The home is on well water and has a sulfur smell. All water is safe to drink, bathe and enjoy the hot tub. The faucet on the kitchen island has a water purifier to reduce the sulfur smell. Many guests bring bottled water. The hot tub is maintained weekly and ready for you to use; please shower before entering the tub and there is no glass allowed near or in the tub. The hot tub is open all year long. Smoking is not permitted. You may enjoy a smoke on the porches with an ashtray only. Please pick up your cigarette and cigar butts. Trash is picked up AFTER you depart. There are cans provided outside to put your bagged trash; please save those cans for the trash that may have food in it. Trash with cans, bottles and recyclables should be tied up tight and placed NEXT to the cans when you depart. The Elevator has been taken out of service and not available to guests. The home's thermometer is fixed at a very comfortable level. Please feel free to use the blankets if you become chilly or open windows to add airflow. Additionally, the great room fan is huge and always available. As a reminder, if the hot tub becomes inoperable during your stay, the repair persons will likely not make a service call during your stay. In the event one of them becomes inoperable, we will not consider any refunds. Many guests will visit the river and some may decide to swim. The owners require you to bring your own life jackets and safety equipment and remind guests that they swim at their own risk. River access is provided and instructions to access the river are in the home and in your check-in/out instructions. You will find the dedicated path a few yards from the driveway - look for the sign high up on the tree by the alternate parking area. For family reunions, there is another 2-bedroom cabin on the premises that is separately listed on AIRBNB i.e., Common Ground at Riverbend - search for it on AIRBNB. Yes, WIFI is free but via satellite, so it does not support streaming or downloading movies; gaming is not possible. We recommend logging onto your NETFLIX account or bringing movies to play on the blu-ray DVD player in the recreation room (finished basement).